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PM Modi in Gujarat: Inaugurates Sudarshan Setu, India’s longest cable-stayed bridge in Dwarka

On February 25, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the Sudarshan Setu, also known as the Signature Bridge, connecting Okha and Beyt near the pilgrimage destination of Dwarka. This bridge, named Sudarshan Setu, is the longest cable-stayed bridge in India, spanning about 2.32 kilometers. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel joined Prime Minister Modi during the inauguration ceremony.

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The Signature Bridge has a special design with a footpath decorated with verses from the Bhagavad Gita and images of Lord Krishna on both sides. It’s also India’s longest cable-stayed bridge and has solar panels on the top of the footpath, producing one megawatt of electricity.

This 2.5 km bridge is being constructed at a cost of ₹978 crore and is very important for local residents and pilgrims visiting the revered Dwarkadhish Temple.

The bridge connects the Okha mainland to Beyt Dwarka in Gujarat. Beyt Dwarka is an island close to the Okha port, about 30 km away from Dwarka town where the famous Dwarkadhish temple of Lord Krishna is located.

Previously known as the ‘Signature Bridge,’ it has been renamed ‘Sudarshan Setu’ or Sudarshan Bridge. Construction of the bridge started in 2017 with a groundbreaking ceremony led by the Centre. Its purpose is to make it easier for devotees traveling between Okha and Bet Dwarka. Before this bridge, pilgrims had to rely on boat transport to reach the Dwarkadhish Temple in Beyt Dwarka.

Ahead of the inauguration of the Sudarshan Setu bridge, Dharam Thakar, also known as Pandaji at the Beyt Dwarka Temple, expressed his gratitude, saying that the bridge is not just a structure but a deeply emotional moment for the villagers. He mentioned that the bridge would solve many problems faced by the villagers and thanked Prime Minister Modi for including Dwarka in the ‘Viksit Bharat’ initiative.

Another priest, Jignesh Joshi, also expressed his joy and appreciation for the bridge being named after the god ‘Sudarshan’. He thanked PM Modi and conveyed his best wishes to him.

PM Modi had earlier mentioned that the inauguration of the Sudarshan Setu would be a significant moment for Gujarat’s development. He highlighted the bridge’s role in enhancing connectivity between Okha mainland and Beyt Dwarka.

A tourist in Dwarka mentioned that the bridge would boost tourism, save time, and improve access to quality healthcare by developing public infrastructure. He noted that tourists who used to spend 5 hours sailing to Beyt Dwarka can now reach there much faster, cutting down their travel time by 3 hours.

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